Classifications

• • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
  • C07—ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
  • C07D—HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS
  • C07D471/00—Heterocyclic compounds containing nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms in the condensed system, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with one nitrogen atom, not provided for by groups C07D451/00 - C07D463/00
  • C07D471/02—Heterocyclic compounds containing nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms in the condensed system, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with one nitrogen atom, not provided for by groups C07D451/00 - C07D463/00 in which the condensed system contains two hetero rings
  • C07D471/04—Ortho-condensed systems
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
  • A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
  • A61K31/00—Medicinal preparations containing organic active ingredients
  • A61K31/33—Heterocyclic compounds
  • A61K31/395—Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins
  • A61K31/435—Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with one nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom
  • A61K31/44—Non condensed pyridines; Hydrogenated derivatives thereof
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
  • A61P—SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OR MEDICINAL PREPARATIONS
  • A61P1/00—Drugs for disorders of the alimentary tract or the digestive system
  • A61P1/14—Prodigestives, e.g. acids, enzymes, appetite stimulants, antidyspeptics, tonics, antiflatulents
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
  • A61P—SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OR MEDICINAL PREPARATIONS
  • A61P15/00—Drugs for genital or sexual disorders; Contraceptives
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
  • A61P—SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OR MEDICINAL PREPARATIONS
  • A61P15/00—Drugs for genital or sexual disorders; Contraceptives
  • A61P15/10—Drugs for genital or sexual disorders; Contraceptives for impotence
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
  • A61P—SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OR MEDICINAL PREPARATIONS
  • A61P25/00—Drugs for disorders of the nervous system
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
  • A61P—SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OR MEDICINAL PREPARATIONS
  • A61P25/00—Drugs for disorders of the nervous system
  • A61P25/04—Centrally acting analgesics, e.g. opioids
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
  • A61P—SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OR MEDICINAL PREPARATIONS
  • A61P25/00—Drugs for disorders of the nervous system
  • A61P25/06—Antimigraine agents
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
  • A61P—SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OR MEDICINAL PREPARATIONS
  • A61P25/00—Drugs for disorders of the nervous system
  • A61P25/14—Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating abnormal movements, e.g. chorea, dyskinesia
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
  • A61P—SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OR MEDICINAL PREPARATIONS
  • A61P25/00—Drugs for disorders of the nervous system
  • A61P25/18—Antipsychotics, i.e. neuroleptics; Drugs for mania or schizophrenia
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
  • A61P—SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OR MEDICINAL PREPARATIONS
  • A61P25/00—Drugs for disorders of the nervous system
  • A61P25/20—Hypnotics; Sedatives
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
  • A61P—SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OR MEDICINAL PREPARATIONS
  • A61P25/00—Drugs for disorders of the nervous system
  • A61P25/22—Anxiolytics
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
  • A61P—SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OR MEDICINAL PREPARATIONS
  • A61P25/00—Drugs for disorders of the nervous system
  • A61P25/24—Antidepressants
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
  • A61P—SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OR MEDICINAL PREPARATIONS
  • A61P25/00—Drugs for disorders of the nervous system
  • A61P25/28—Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
  • A61P—SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OR MEDICINAL PREPARATIONS
  • A61P25/00—Drugs for disorders of the nervous system
  • A61P25/30—Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating abuse or dependence
  • A61P25/32—Alcohol-abuse
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
  • A61P—SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OR MEDICINAL PREPARATIONS
  • A61P25/00—Drugs for disorders of the nervous system
  • A61P25/30—Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating abuse or dependence
  • A61P25/34—Tobacco-abuse
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
  • A61P—SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OR MEDICINAL PREPARATIONS
  • A61P27/00—Drugs for disorders of the senses
  • A61P27/16—Otologicals
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
  • A61P—SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OR MEDICINAL PREPARATIONS
  • A61P3/00—Drugs for disorders of the metabolism
  • A61P3/04—Anorexiants; Antiobesity agents
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
  • A61P—SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OR MEDICINAL PREPARATIONS
  • A61P37/00—Drugs for immunological or allergic disorders
  • A61P37/08—Antiallergic agents

Definitions

• Serotonin exhibits diverse physiological activity mediated by at least seven receptor classes, the most heterogeneous of which appears to be 5-HT ⁇ .
• This 5-HTIF receptor exhibits a phai ⁇ nacological profile distinct from any serotonergic receptor yet described.
• the present invention provides 5-substituted-3 - (piperidin-4-yl) - and 5 -substituted- 3- (1, 2 , 3 , 6-tetrahydro- pyridin-4-yl)pyrrolo [3 , 2-b] pyridines of Formula I:
• R is H, Ci-C ⁇ alkyl, benzyl, or phenylethyl
• X is halo, hydro.xy, C 1 -C 4 alkoxy, -NHR 1 , -C (0) OR 2 , or - C(0).NHR 3 where:
• R 1 is C 1 -C 4 alkyl, phenyl(C ⁇ -C 4 alkylenyl) , or heteroaryl (C 1 -C 4 alkylenyl);
• R 2 is hydrogen or C 1 -C 4 alkyl
• This invention also provides a pharmaceutical formulation which comprises, in association with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent or excipient, a compound of Formula I .
• a further embodiment of this invention is a method for increasing activation of the 5-HTIF receptor for treating a variety of disorders which have been linked to decreased neurotransmission of serotonin in mammals. Included among these disorders are depression, migraine pain, bulimia, premenstrual syndrome or late luteal phase syndrome, alcoholism, tobacco abuse, panic disorder, anxiety, general pain, chronic pain, post-traumatic syndrome, memory loss, dementia of aging, social phobia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, disruptive behavior disorders, impulse control disorders, borderline personality disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, premature ejaculation, erectile difficulty, anorexia nervosa, disorders of sleep, autism, mutism, allergic rhinitis, trichotillomania, trigeminal neuralgia, dental pain or temperomandibular joint dysfunction pain.
• the compounds of this invention are also useful as a prophylactic treatment for migraine. Any of these methods employ a compound of Formula II:
• R is H, C 1 -C5 alkyl, benzyl, or phenylethyl
• X is halo, hydroxy, C 1 -C 4 alkoxy, -ISfHR 1 , -C (0) OR 2 , or - C(0)NHR 3 where:
• R 1 is C 1 -C4 alkyl, phenyl(C ⁇ -C 4 alkylenyl), or heteroaryl (C 1 -C 4 alkylenyl);
• R 2 is hydrogen or C 1 -C 4 alkyl
• R 3 is C 1 -C 4 alkyl, a heterocycle, or phenyl optionally monosubstituted with halo or hydroxy; and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts and solvates thereof.
• a compound of Formula II for the activation of the 5-HT ⁇ F receptor, for the inhibition of peptide extravasation in general or due to stimulation of the trigeminal ganglia specifically, and for the treatment of any of the disorders described supra, are all embodiments of the present invention.
• the present invention also provides processes and synthetic intermediates useful for the preparation of the compounds of the present invention.
• alkyl includes such groups as methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n- butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl , pentyl, 2-pent-yl-, 3- pentyl-, neopentyl, he.xyl and the like.
• alkoxy includes such groups as methoxy, etho.xy, isopropoxy, sec- butoxy, tert-butoxy. and the like.
• halo includes fluoro, chloro, bromo and iodo.
• phenyl (C1-C4 alkylenyl) is taken to mean a branched or linear alkyl chain of 1 to 4 carbon atoms substituted at some point with a phenyl ring and includes such groups as benzyl , phenethyl , phenpropyl and phenbutyl .
• heteroaryl (C1-C4 alkylenyl) is taken to mean a branched or linear alkyl chain of 1 to 4 carbon atoms substituted at some point with a heterocycle.
• heterocycle is taken to mean stable aromatic and non-aromatic 5- and ⁇ -membered rings containing carbon and from 1 to 3 heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur, said rings being optionally monobenzofused.
• These rings include furyl, thienyl, pyridinyl, pyridinyl-N- oxide, pyrrolyl , N-methylpyrrolyl, oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, pyrazolyl, imidazolyl, triazolyl, oxadiazolyl, thiadiazolyl, thiazolyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, pyridazinyl, and the like.
• Benzofused rings include isoguinolinyl, isoquinolinyl-N- oxide, benzoxazolyl, benzthiazolyl , quinolinyl, guinolinyl-N- oxide, benzofuranyl , thionaphthyl , indolyl and the like.
• X is C(0)NHR 3 ; m) R 1 is C1-C4 alkyl; n) R 1 is phenyl (C1-C4 alkylenyl); o) R 1 is heteroaryl (C1-C4 alkylenyl); p) R 2 is hydrogen; q) R 2 is C1-C4 alkyl; r) R 3 is C1-C4 alkyl; s) R 3 is phenyl; t) R 3 is phenyl monosubstituted with halo or hydroxy; u) R 3 is halophenyl; v) R 3 is hydrOaXyphenyl ; w) R 3 is a heterocycle; x) The compound is a free base; y) The compound is a salt.
• the compounds of the present invention may, depending upon their structure and manner of synthesis and isolation, exist as a pha:rmaceutically acceptable solvate. These solvates include water, methanol , and ethanol . Solvated forms of the compounds of the present invention represent a further embodiment of the present invention.
• the compounds of the present invention where X is hydroxy may exist as a mixture of keto/enol tautomeric forms.
• the present invention contemplates the keto form, the enol form, and any tautomeric mixtures thereof.
• the compounds of this invention are useful in a method for increasing activation of the 5-HTIF receptor for treating a variety of disorders which have been linked to decreased neurotransmission of serotonin in mammals. It is preferred that the mammal to be treated by the administration of compounds of this invention is human.
• the compounds of this invention are amines, they are basic in nature and accordingly react with any of a number of inorganic and organic acids to form pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts. It is preferable to convert the free amines to their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts for ease of handling and administration. Acids commonly employed to form such salts are inorganic acids such as hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, hydroiodic acid, sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, and the like, and organic acids, such as p .
• salts thus are the sulfate, pyrosulfate, bisulfate, sulfite, bisulfite, phosphate, monohydrogenphosphate, dihydrogenphosphate, metaphosphate, pyrophosphate, chloride, bromide, iodide, acetate, propionate, decanoate, caprylate, acrylate, formate, isobutyrate, caproate, heptanoate, propiolate, oxalate, malonate, succinate, suberate, sebacate, fumarate, maleate, butyne-1, 4-dioate, hexyne-1, 6-dioate, benzoate, chlorobenzoate, methylbenzoate, dinitrobenzoate, hydroxybenzoate, methoxybenzoate, phthalate, sulfonate, xylenesulfonate, phenylacetate, phenylpropionate, phenylbut
• a 5-substituted-pyrrolo [3 , 2 -b] pyridine is condensed with a 4-piperidone in a lower alkanol, typically methanol or ethanol, in the presence of a suitable base.
• Suitable bases include potassium or sodium hydroxide, and sodium alkoxides such as sodium methoxide.
• the reaction is performed at reflux to give the corresponding 5-substituted- 3- (1, 2, 3 , 6- tetrahydropyridin-4-yl) pyrrolo [3 , 2-b] pyridines of the present invention.
• Product may be isolated by filtration or extractive workup, and may be purified by recrystallizaton or chromatography if necessary or desired.
• the 5-substituted- 3- (1,2,3, 6- tetrahydropyridin-4- yl) yrrolo [3 ,2-b] pyridines of the present invention while useful 5-HT 1F agonists in their own right, may be hydrogenated to provide the 5 -substituted- 3- (piperidin-4 -yl) pyrrolo [3 , 2- b] pyridines of the present invention.
• the conversion is accomplished under standard hydrogenation conditions, for example, hydrogenating a solution of the substrate in a lower alkanol, typically methanol or ethanol, or a mixture of the lower alkanol and tetrahydrofuran, in the presence of a precious metal catalyst, typically either platinum or palladium on carbon.
• a lower alkanol typically methanol or ethanol
• a precious metal catalyst typically either platinum or palladium on carbon.
• R 2 ' is C 1 -C 4 alkyl
• A-B, R, and R 3 are as previously defined.
• triflates of Formula III are useful for the preparation of compounds of the present invention where X is -
• C(0)NHR 3 or C(0)OR 2 by subjecting the triflates to palladium catalyzed carbonylation conditions in the presence of a suitable amine or alcohol.
• a mixture of the triflate, palladium(II) acetate, 1, 1 ' -bis (diphenylphosphine) ferrocene, a proton scavenger such as triethylamine or potassium carbonate, and a suitable amine or alcohol are combined in a suitable solvent, typically acetonitrile or dimethylform-amide.
• the mixture is saturated with carbon monoxide and is then heated until the reaction is complete.
• the corresponding amides or esters are typically isolated by a standard extractive workup and purified by crystallization or chromatography.
• the skilled artisan will appreciate that the compounds of the invention where X is -C(0)OH are prepared by subjecting an appropriate ester of the present invention to acid or base hydrolysis conditions.
• Compounds of the invention where X is -NHR 1 are prepared by functionalizing the corresponding 5 -aminopyrrol-o [3 , 2 - b] pyridine through standard acylation/reduction or reductive alkylation conditions. Briefly, a solution of the 5- aminopyrrolo [3, 2-b] pyridine in a suitable solvent, such as tetrahydrofuran, dioxane, or diethyl ether, at a temperature from about ambient to about 0°C, is reacted with an appropriate acylating agent in the presence of a suitable base such as pyridine or triethylamme. This acylated product is then dissolved in a suitable solvent, such as tetrahydrofuran or diethyl ether, at a temperature from about ambient to about
• a suitable solvent such as tetrahydrofuran or diethyl ether
• a solution of a 5-aminopyrrolo [3 , 2-b] - pyridine in a solvent suitable for the azeotropic removal of water, such as toluene, benzene or cyclohexane, is reacted at reflux with an appropriate aldehyde or ketone in the presence of 0.1-10% of a proton source such as p_- toluenesul-fonic acid.
• p_- toluenesul-fonic acid When the reaction is complete the volatiles are removed under reduced pressure and the residue redissolved in an alkanol such as methanol or ethanol.
• This solution is then subjected to hydrogenation conditions, or is treated with an appropriate hydride reducing agent, such as sodium borohydride or, preferably, sodium cyanoboro-hydride in the presence of an anhydrous acid such as hydrogen chloride.
• an appropriate hydride reducing agent such as sodium borohydride or, preferably, sodium cyanoboro-hydride in the presence of an anhydrous acid such as hydrogen chloride.
• the product is isolated by a normal extractive workup.
• pyrrolo [3 , 2-b] pyridines necessary for the preparation of the compounds of the present invention may be prepared as described in Synthetic Scheme III where X" is halo or C 1 -C 4 alkoxy.
• the 2 -methyl -3 -nitro- ⁇ -substituted pyridine may be reacted with either dimethylformamide dimethylacetal in dimethylformamide or tris (dimethylamino) methane in toluene at elevated temperature to prepare the corresponding iminoenamine .
• X" is C . -C 4 alkoxy
• the iminoenamine in a lower alkanol, typically ethanol, or a mixture of the lower alkanol and tetrahydrofuran is then hydrogenated over Raney nickel or a precious metal catalyst, typically either platinum or palladium on carbon, to provide the appropriate 5- (C 1 -C 4 alkoxy) pyrrolo [3 , 2-b] pyridine.
• the iminoenamine is reacted with metallic iron in toluene/-acetic acid to provide the desired 5 -halopyrrolo [3 , 2-b] -pyridine.
• the 5-substituted pyrrolo [3 , 2-b] pyridines may be purified by recrystallization or chromatography as necessary or desired prior to use in the preparation of the compounds of the present invention.
• the nitration is performed by adding an equivalent of 90% nitric acid dissolved in an equal volume of concentrated sulfuric acid which has been precooled 0°C to a solution of 6- amino-2-picoline (6-amino-2-methylpyridine) in five volumes (relative to volume of nitric acid solution) of concentrated sulfuric acid at -6°C.
• the nitric acid solution is added at a rate to maintain the temperature of the reaction mixture at about -2°C.
• the reaction mixture is stirred at about 0°C for one hour and is then allowed to warm to about 10°C over an hour.
• the temperature of the reaction mixture is maintained at about 10°C for one hour and is then allowed to warm to about 20°C over an hour.
• the reaction mixture is maintained at about 20°C for 2 hours.
• reaction mixture is then poured over ice, made basic (pH about 9) by the addition of an appropriate hydroxide base, typically potassium, sodium, or ammonium hydroxide, maintaining the temperature at about 20°C by the addition of ice as needed.
• an appropriate hydroxide base typically potassium, sodium, or ammonium hydroxide
• the resulting slurry is filtered, washed with water, and dried to provide a 2:1 mixture of 3-nitro- : 5-nitro-6-amino-2-picoline.
• the undesired 5-nitro-6-amino-2-picoline isomer may be removed by steam distillation, sublimation, or by fractional crystallization from a suitable solvent, preferably toluene.
• a suitable solvent preferably toluene.
• the desired 3-nitro-6-amino-2-picoline is then reacted with dimethylformamide dimethylacetal or tris (dimethylamino) - methane in a suitable solvent, typically dimethylformamide .
• a suitable solvent typically dimethylformamide
• Intermediate IV may be prepared by directly subjecting the mixture of nitration isomers previously described to dimethylformamide dimethylacetal or tris (dimethylamino) methane. Treatment of the resulting reaction mixture with water results in the precipitation of Intermediate IV which may be isolated by filtration.
• Intermediate IV may then be hydrogenated in a lower alkanol, typically ethanol, in the presence of a palladium catalyst, typically 10% palladium on carbon. Once hydrogenation is complete, the reaction mixture is filtered and the filtrate concentrated under reduced pressure.
• the desired 5- (dimethylaminomethylimino) pyrrolo [3 , 2-b] pyridine may be used as recovered in subsequent reactions or first purified by slurry washing or by silica gel chromatography as necessary or desired.
• Inte.rmediate IV is hydrogenated in methanol containing hydrogen chloride in the presence of a palladium catalyst, typically 10% palladium on carbon.
• a palladium catalyst typically 10% palladium on carbon.
• the resulting l-hydro.xy-5- ( imethylaminomethaneimino) pyrrolo [3 , 2 -b] yridine dihydrochloride is isolated by filtration of the reaction mixture and may be further purified and removed from catalyst by recrystallization.
• the amidine functionality at the 5- position of the pyrrolo [3 , 2-b] pyridine may be removed to provide the corresponding amine by heating the amidine substrate in ethanol under acidic conditions or under neutral hydrogenation conditions.
• amidine functionality at the 5- position may be removed either prior or subsequent to reaction with an appropriate 4-piperidone under the conditions described for Synthetic Scheme I to provide the requisite 5- aminopyrrolo [3, 2-b] pyridines. Regardless of when the amidine functionality is removed, the 1-hydroxy substituent is removed by hydrogenation in a lower alkanol, typically methanol, in the presence of a palladium catalyst, typically 10% palladium on carbon.
• a lower alkanol typically methanol
• a palladium catalyst typically 10% palladium on carbon.
• Radioligand Binding [ 3 H-5-HT] binding was performed using slight modifications of the 5-HT ⁇ D assay conditions reported by Herrick-Davis and Knier (J. Neurochem. , 50 , 1624-1631 (1988)) with the omission of masking ligands.
• Radioligand binding studies were achieved at 37°C in a total volume of 250 ⁇ L of buffer (50 mM Tris, 10 mM MgCl2, 0.2 mM
• [ 3 H]5-HT averaged between 45-50%. Binding data was analyzed by computer-assisted nonlinear regression analysis (Accufit and Accucomp, Lunden Software, Chagrin Falls, OH). IC50 values were converted to K values using the Cheng- Prusoff equation (Biochem. Pharmacol . , 22 . , 3099-3108 (1973). All experiments were performed in triplicate.
• Representative compounds of this invention were found to have affinity for the 5-HTIF receptor as measured by the procedure described supra .
• the 5-HTIF receptor is functionally coupled to a G-protein as measured by the ability of serotonin and serotonergic drugs to inhibit forskolin stimulated cAMP production in NIH3T3 cells transfected with the 5-HTIF receptor.
• Agonist activation of G- protein- coupled receptors also results in the release of GDP from the ⁇ -subunit of the G protein and the subsequent binding of GTP.
• the binding of the stable analog [ 35 S]GTP ⁇ S is an indicator of this receptor activation.
• Mouse LM(tk-) cells stably transfected with the human 5- HTIF receptor and grown in suspension were harvested by centrifugation, resuspended in 50 inM Tris-HCl, pH 7.4, in aliquots of 2 x 10 8 cells and frozen at -70°C until the day of the assay. On the assay day, an aliquot of cells was thawed, resuspended in 35 mL of 50 mM Tris-HCl, pH 7.4, and centrifuged at 39,800 x g for 10 minutes at 4°C.
• the resulting pellet was resuspended in 50 mM Tris-HCl, pH 7.4, incubated for 10 minutes at 37°C and centrifuged at 39,800 x g for 10 minutes at 4°C.
• the pellet was resuspended and centrifuged once more, with the final pellet being resuspended in 4 mM MgCl 2 , 160 mM NaCl , 0.267 mM EGTA, 67 mM Tris-HCl, pH
• Efficacy values for test compounds were expressed as the percent binding relative to lO ⁇ M 5-HT.
• Nonlinear regression analysis was performed on the concentration response curves using a four parameter logistic equation described by De Lean et al.. (Mol . Pharamacol . , 21, 5-16 (1982)). Analysis of variance, followed by the Tukey-Kramer Honestly Significant Difference test (JMP; SAS Institute Inc., Cary, NC) was performed on the pEC 50 values and the E max values.
• Representative compounds of the present invention were tested in the [ 35 S]GTP ⁇ S assay and were found to be agonists of the 5-HT ⁇ F receptor.
• the discovery that the pain associated with migraine and associated disorders is inhibited by activation of the 5-HTip receptor by administration of 5-HTIF agonists required the analysis of data from diverse assays of pharmacological activity.
• the binding affinity of a panel of compounds to serotonin receptors was measured first, using standard procedures. For example, the ability of a compound to bind to the 5-HT ⁇ F receptor subtype was performed as described supra .
• the binding affinities of compounds to the 5-HTID, 5-HTIB, and 5-HTIE receptors were also determined as described supra, except that different cloned receptors were employed in place of the 5-HT IF receptor clone employed therein.
• the 5-HT 1D and 5-HT 1B receptors have recently been renamed, they were formerly named the 5-HT Df ⁇ and 5 -HT*j_ * p ⁇ receptors, respectively. (Hartig, et al . , Trends in Pharmaceutical Science, 17, 103-105 (1996)). The same panel was then tested in the cAMP assay to determine their agonist or antagonist character. Finally, the ability of these compounds to inhibit neuronal protein extravasation, a functional assay for migraine pain, was measured.
• the panel of compounds used in this study represents distinct structural classes of compounds which were shown to exhibit a wide range of affinities for the serotonin receptors assayed. Additionally, the panel compounds were shown to have a wide efficacy range in the neuronal protein extravasation assay as well. The panel of compounds selected for this study are described below.
• ImitrexTM or may be prepared as described in United States Patent #5,037,845, issued August 6, 1991, which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
• Binding Assays The binding affinities of compounds for various serotonin receptors were determined essentially as described above except that different cloned receptors are employed in place of the 5-HT ⁇ p receptor clone employed therein. The results of these binding experiments are summarized in Table I.
• the 5-HTIF receptor is functionally coupled to a G-protein as measured by the ability of serotonin and serotonergic drugs to inhibit forskolin stimulated cAMP production in NIH3T3 cells transfected with the 5-HTip receptor.
• Adenylate cyclase activity was determined using standard techniques. A maximal effect is achieved by serotonin.
• An E m ⁇ is determined by dividing the inhibition of a test compound by the maximal effect and detei ⁇ nining a percent inhibition.
• a dose-response curve for 5-HT was measured in parallel, using a fixed dose of methiothepin (0.32 ⁇ M) .
• the plates were stored at 4°C for 15 minutes and then centrifuged for 5 minutes at 500 x g to pellet cellular debris, and the supernatant was aliquoted and stored at -20°C before assessment of cAMP formation by radioimmunoassay (cAMP radioi munoassay kit; Advanced Magnetics, Cambridge, MA) . Radioactivity was quantified using a Packard COBRA Auto Gamma counter, equipped with data reduction software.
• Harlan Sprague-Dawley rats (225-325 g) or guinea pigs from Charles River Laboratories (225-325 g) were anesthetized with sodium pentobarbital intraperitoneally (65 mg/kg or 45 mg/kg respectively) and placed in a stereotaxic frame (David Kopf Instruments) with the incisor bar set at -3.5 mm for rats or -4.0 mm for guinea pigs.
• the femoral vein was exposed and a dose of the test compound was injected intravenously (1 mL/kg) .
• a 50 mg/kg dose of Evans Blue a fluorescent dye, was also injected intravenously.
• the Evans Blue complexed with proteins in the blood and functioned as a marker for protein extravasation.
• the left trigeminal ganglion was stimulated for 3 minutes at a current intensity of 1.0 mA (5 Hz, 4 msec duration) with a Model 273 potentiostat/ galvanostat (EG&G Princeton Applied Research) .
• the animals were killed and exsanguinated with 20 mL of saline.
• the top of the skull was removed to facilitate the collection of the dural membranes.
• the membrane samples were removed from both hemispheres, rinsed with water, and spread flat on microscopic slides. Once dried, the tissues were coverslipped with a 70% glycerol/water solution.
• a fluorescence microscope (Zeiss) equipped with a grating monochromator and a spectrophotometer was used to quantify the amount of Evans Blue dye in each sample.
• An excitation wavelength of approximately 535 nm was utilized and the emission intensity at 600 nm was determined.
• the microscope was equipped with a motorized stage and also interfaced with a personal computer. This facilitated the computer-controlled movement of the stage with fluorescence measurements at 25 points (500 ⁇ m steps) on each dural sample. The mean and standard deviation of the measurements was determined by the computer.
• the extravasation induced by the electrical stimulation of the trigeminal ganglion was an ipsilateral effect (i.e. occurs only on the side of the dura in which the trigeminal ganglion was stimulated) . This allows the other (unstimulated) half of the dura to be used as a control.
• the ratio of the amount of extravasation in the dura from the stimulated side compared to the unstimulated side dura was calculated. Saline controls yielded a ratio of approximately 2.0 in rats and 1.8 in guinea pigs. In contrast, a compound which effectively prevented the extravasation in the dura from the stimulated side would have a ratio of approximately 1.0.
• a dose-response curve was generated and the dose that inhibited the extravasation by 50% ( ID5 0 J was approximated. This data is presented in Table II.
• Sumatriptan exhibits low bioavailability and relatively short duration of action. Its affinity for a number of serotonin receptor subtypes gives rise to undesirable side effects, particularly vasoconstriction, which severely limits its utility in the treatment of migraine.
• the compounds of this invention are highly bioavailable through several routes of administration including, but not limited to, oral, buccal, intravenous, subcutaneous, intranasal, intraocular, transdermal, rectal and by inhalation. They e.xhibit a rapid onset and long duration of action, typically requiring only a single dose per day to maintain therapeutic levels. Since compounds of this invention are potent agonists of the 5-HT ⁇ F receptor, extremely low doses are required to maintain therapeutic levels.
• Compounds of this invention also inhibit protein extravasation if administered prior or subsequent to stimulation of the trigeminal ganglia, suggesting they may be administered prior to an incipient migraine attack to prevent pain, or during a migraine attack to alleviate pain.
• an arthritis like state can be produced in rats days after a single injection of Freund's Complete Adjuvant or a synthetic adjuvant like lipoidal amine (N,N- dioctyldecyl-N' , N-bis (2-hydroxyethyl) propanediamine) in oil (Benslay and Bendele, Agents Actions 34(1-2), 254-6, (1991); Bendele et al . , J Pharmacol Exp Ther 260(1), 300-5 (1992); Meacock et al . , Ann Rheum Dis 53(10), 653-8 (1994)). Animals treated this way develop chronically swollen and painful hindpaws resulting in increased irritability, and decreased locomotion.
• analgesic would increase the exploratory activity of arthritic animals toward normal without increasing or decreasing this behavior in normal animals.
• .Analgesic compounds for example morphine and citalopram, have been demonstrated to improve exploratory behavior in these animals (Larsen and Arnt, Acta Pharmacol Toxicol (Copenh) 57(5), 345-51 (1985)).
• Rats Male Lewis rats (Harlan-Sprague Dawley, Inc., Indianapolis, IN) weighing about 225 grams are housed in clear plastic cages with ad lib access to chow and water. Rats are maintained under a 12 hours on and 12 hours off light cycle.
• compositions comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient and at least one active ingredient.
• These compositions can be administered by a variety of routes including oral, buccal, rectal, intranasal, transdermal, subcutaneous, intravenous, intramuscular, and intranasal .
• Many of the compounds employed in the methods of this invention are effective as both injectable and oral compositions.
• Such compositions are prepared in a manner well known in the pharmaceutical art and comprise at least one active compound. See, e.g. , REMINGTON'S PriiuyyiACEU iCAL SCIENCES, (16th ed. 1980) .
• the active ingredient is usually mixed with an excipient, diluted by an excipient or enclosed within such a carrier which can be in the form of a capsule, sachet, paper or other container.
• a carrier which can be in the form of a capsule, sachet, paper or other container.
• the excipient serves as a diluent, it can be a solid, semi-solid, or liquid material, which acts as a vehicle, carrier or medium for the active ingredient.
• compositions can be in the form of tablets, pills, powders, lozenges, sachets, cachets, elixirs, suspensions, emulsions, solutions, syrups, aerosols (as a solid or in a liquid medium) , ointments containing for example up to 10% by weight of the active compound, soft and hard gelatin capsules, suppositories, sterile injectable solutions, and sterile packaged powders .
• the active compound In preparing a formulation, it may be necessary to mill the active compound to provide the appropriate particle size prior to combining with the other ingredients. If the active compound is substantially insoluble, it ordinarily is milled to a particle size of less than 200 mesh. If the active compound is substantially water soluble, the particle size is normally adjusted by milling to provide a substantially uniform distribution in the formulation, e.g. about 40 mesh.
• excipients include lactose, dextrose, sucrose, sorbitol, mannitol, starches, gum acacia, calcium phosphate, alginates, tragacanth, gelatin, calcium silicate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyvinylpyrrolidone, cellulose, water, syrup, and methyl cellulose.
• the formulations can additionally include: lubricating agents such as talc, magnesium stearate, and mineral oil; wetting agents; emulsifying and suspending agents; preserving agents such as methyl- and propylhydroxybenzoates; sweetening agents; and flavoring agents.
• the compositions of the invention can be formulated so as to provide quick, sustained or delayed release of the active ingredient after administration to the patient by employing procedures known in the art.
• compositions are preferably formulated in a unit dosage form, each dosage containing from about 0.001 to about 100 g, more usually about 1.0 to about 30 mg, of the active ingredient.
• unit dosage form refers to physically discrete units suitable as unitary dosages for human subjects and other mammals, each unit containing a predetermined quantity of active material calculated to produce the desired therapeutic effect, in association with a suitable pharmaceutical excipient.
• the active compounds are generally effective over a wide dosage range.
• dosages per day normally fall within the range of about 0.0001 to about 30 mg/kg of body weight. In the treatment of adult humans, the range of about 0.1 to about 15 mg/kg/day, in single or divided dose, is especially preferred.
• the amount of the compound actually administered will be determined by a physician, in the light of the relevant circumstances, including the condition to be treated, the chosen route of administration, the actual compound or compounds administered, the age, weight, and response of the individual patient, and the severity of the patient's symptoms, and therefore the above dosage ranges are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way. In some instances dosage levels below the lower limit of the aforesaid range may be more than adequate, while in other cases still larger doses may be employed without causing any harmful side effect, provided that such larger doses are first divided into several smaller doses for administration throughout the day.
• Hard gelatin capsules containing the following ingredients are prepared:
• Quantity Ingredient (mg/capsule)
• the above ingredients are mixed and filled into hard gelatin capsules in 340 mg quantities.
• a tablet formula is prepared using the ingredients below:
• Quantity Ingredient (mg/tablet)
• the components are blended and compressed to form tablets, each weighing 240 mg.
• Suppositories each containing 25 mg of active ingredient are made as follows:
• the active ingredient is passed through a No. 60 mesh U.S. sieve and suspended in the saturated fatty acid glycerides previously melted using the minimum heat necessary. The mixture is then poured into a suppository mold of nominal 2.0 g capacity and allowed to cool.
• An intravenous formulation may be prepared as follows:
• transdermal delivery devices Such transdermal patches may be used to provide continuous or discontinuous infusion of the compounds of the present invention in controlled amounts.
• the construction and use of transdermal patches for the delivery of pharmaceutical agents is well known in the art. See, e.g. , U.S. Patent 5,023,252, issued June 11, 1991, herein incorporated by reference.
• patches may be constructed for continuous, pulsatile, or on demand delivery of pharmaceutical agents.
• Indirect techniques usually involve formulating the compositions to provide for drug latentiation by the conversion of hydrophilic drugs into lipid-soluble drugs or prodrugs .
• Latentiation is generally achieved through blocking of the hydroxy, carbonyl, sulfate, and primary amine groups present on the drug to render the drug more lipid soluble and amenable to transportation across the blood-brain barrier.
• the delivery of hydrophilic drugs may be enhanced by intra-arterial infusion of hypertonic solutions which can transiently open the blood-brain barrier.
• the type of formulation employed for the administration of the compounds employed in the methods of the present invention may be dictated by the particular compounds employed, the type of pharmacokinetic profile desired from the route of administration and the compound (s), and the state of the patient.
• the temperature of the reaction mixture was maintained at about 10°C for one hour and was then allowed to warm to about 20°C over an hour.
• the reaction mixture was maintained at about 20°C for 2 hours.
• the reaction mixture was poured into 8L of ice with vigorous stirring.
• the reaction mixture was then adjusted to pH ⁇ 9 by the addition of 1.5L concentrated ammonium hydroxide, maintaining the temperature of the reaction mixture at about
• a mixture of 133 gm (0.86 mole) of a 2:1 mixture of 3- nitro:5-nitro-6-amino-2-picoline in 500 mL dimethylformamide was treated with 500 mL (3.5 mole) 94% dimethylformamide dimethylacetal and heated at reflux for 40 hours. After cooling to room temperature, the reaction mixture was divided in half and each half was poured into 10 L of water at 0°C with vigorous stirring. After 10 minutes, the mixture was filtered and the solid was slurried/rinsed with 3 x IL of water. The solid was dried under vacuum at 65°C for 2.5 days to provide 183 gm (81%) of the title compound as a red solid.
• EXAMPLE 1 5- (N- [ethyl] amino) -3- (1-methylpiperidin- 4 -yl) pyrrolo [3,2- b] pyridine
• E2CAMPLE 5 5-metho.xy-3- (1,2,3, 6- tetrahydropyridin- 4 -yl) pyrrolo [3,2- b] pyridine
• reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue treated with 1 mL saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate.
• the resulting mixture was taken up in methanol and passed over a VARIAN B0.ND ELUT SCXTM (Varian, Harbor City, CA, U.S.A.) ion exchange column which had been preactivated with 10% acetic acid in methanol. The column was washed with three volumes of methanol which were discarded, and then with methanol containing ammonia. Fractions containing product were combined and concentrated under reduced pressure to provide 0.892 gm (94%) of the title compound. An analytical sample was further subjected to flash silica gel chromatography, eluting with dichloromethane containing from 10-40% methanol. Fractions containing product were combined and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was crystallized from methanol .
• reaction mixture was heated at 60°C under a carbon monoxide atmosphere maintained with a balloon for 24 hours.
• the reaction mixture was diluted with saturated aqueous sodium chloride and then extracted well with 3:1 chloroform: isopropanol .
• the organic phases were combined, dried over sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure.

Landscapes

• Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
• Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
• Organic Chemistry (AREA)
• Bioinformatics & Cheminformatics (AREA)
• Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
• Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
• Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
• General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
• Public Health (AREA)
• Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
• Pharmacology & Pharmacy (AREA)
• Medicinal Chemistry (AREA)
• General Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
• Nuclear Medicine, Radiotherapy & Molecular Imaging (AREA)
• Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis (AREA)
• Biomedical Technology (AREA)
• Neurology (AREA)
• Neurosurgery (AREA)
• Psychiatry (AREA)
• Addiction (AREA)
• Pain & Pain Management (AREA)
• Endocrinology (AREA)
• Reproductive Health (AREA)
• Diabetes (AREA)
• Obesity (AREA)
• Gynecology & Obstetrics (AREA)
• Anesthesiology (AREA)
• Hospice & Palliative Care (AREA)
• Nutrition Science (AREA)
• Child & Adolescent Psychology (AREA)
• Epidemiology (AREA)
• Hematology (AREA)
• Psychology (AREA)
• Pulmonology (AREA)
• Immunology (AREA)
• Pharmaceuticals Containing Other Organic And Inorganic Compounds (AREA)
• Nitrogen Condensed Heterocyclic Rings (AREA)
• Acyclic And Carbocyclic Compounds In Medicinal Compositions (AREA)
• Medicines That Contain Protein Lipid Enzymes And Other Medicines (AREA)
• Battery Electrode And Active Subsutance (AREA)

Priority Applications (11)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Publications (1)

Family

ID=25517243

Family Applications (1)

Country Status (22)

Cited By (7)

Families Citing this family (2)

Citations (1)

Family Cites Families (6)

• 1997
  • 1997-11-14 US US08/970,637 patent/US5905084A/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
• 1998
  • 1998-11-13 HU HU0004317A patent/HUP0004317A3/hu unknown
  • 1998-11-13 DK DK98309321T patent/DK0916670T3/da active
  • 1998-11-13 JP JP2000520781A patent/JP2001522887A/ja not_active Withdrawn
  • 1998-11-13 AU AU14072/99A patent/AU1407299A/en not_active Abandoned
  • 1998-11-13 KR KR1020007005209A patent/KR20010032085A/ko not_active Application Discontinuation
  • 1998-11-13 DE DE69814563T patent/DE69814563T2/de not_active Expired - Fee Related
  • 1998-11-13 WO PCT/US1998/024256 patent/WO1999025348A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
  • 1998-11-13 EA EA200000522A patent/EA200000522A1/ru unknown
  • 1998-11-13 IL IL13563498A patent/IL135634A0/xx unknown
  • 1998-11-13 BR BR9814188-0A patent/BR9814188A/pt not_active Application Discontinuation
  • 1998-11-13 AT AT98309321T patent/ATE240326T1/de not_active IP Right Cessation
  • 1998-11-13 CN CN98812914A patent/CN1284874A/zh active Pending
  • 1998-11-13 PT PT98309321T patent/PT916670E/pt unknown
  • 1998-11-13 ID IDW20000837A patent/ID25478A/id unknown
  • 1998-11-13 ES ES98309321T patent/ES2198657T3/es not_active Expired - Lifetime
  • 1998-11-13 CA CA002310248A patent/CA2310248A1/en not_active Abandoned
  • 1998-11-13 TR TR2000/01724T patent/TR200001724T2/xx unknown
  • 1998-11-13 PL PL98340459A patent/PL340459A1/xx unknown
  • 1998-11-13 EP EP98309321A patent/EP0916670B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
• 2000
  • 2000-05-09 NO NO20002408A patent/NO20002408L/no not_active Application Discontinuation
  • 2000-05-12 HR HR20000297A patent/HRP20000297A2/hr not_active Application Discontinuation

Patent Citations (1)

Also Published As

Similar Documents

Legal Events